Agency: Good Shepherd Mother-Child Residence

Description: NOTE: This volunteer opportunity is for women only.

The world is scary when you don't have a permanent place to call home. Ease the uncertainty of the youngsters at the Mother-Child Residence by engaging them in arts and crafts activities while their moms attend a social service class that evening.

These kids (aged 5-12) adore the company of our warm and friendly volunteers. The arrival of L.A. Works volunteers fills the halls with happy shouts and hugs!

The Good Shepherd Mother-Child Residence provides programs that address the complex needs of homeless women with children in L.A.

Volunteers for this project must be at least 18 years of age.

[Based on this project description, if you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project (e.g. sign language interpretation, alternative formats for written materials, accessible facilities), please email us at info@laworks.com]

Impact Areas: Health & Wellness: Family Services, Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation, Homelessness/Hunger, Health & Wellness: Women's Services, Homelessness/Hunger

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Arts & Crafts, At-Risk Youth, Domestic Violence, Family and Women's Services, Hunger / Homelessness

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Arts & Crafts